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hydrogen sulfide

chemical compound

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Also known as: stinkdamp, sulfureted hydrogen, sulphuretted hydrogen

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Last Updated: Feb 28, 2024 • Article History

Category: Science & Tech

Key People:: Carl Wilhelm Scheele

Related Topics:: hydride; sulfide; mine gas; biogenic gas

hydrogen sulfide, colourless, extremely poisonous, gaseous compound formed by sulfur with hydrogen (see sulfur).